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Research topic: The effects of a tissue-tolerable plasma against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

In this international collaboration we will be studying the effects of a tissue tolerable plasma (TTP) on C. albicans and S. aureus, mono and dual-species biofilms, in addition to the citotoxicity of TTP on reconstituted oral epithelium.

The major goal of this project is to identify the causes of fracture of clinically retrieved all-ceramic and metal-ceramic restorations. Our findings should help the manufacturers, clinicians, and laboratory technicians to minimize the incidence of restoration breakage.

Research topic: Graded Zirconia Structures for Resistance to Chipping, Delamination, and Fatigue

The major goal of this project is to develop an esthetic, strong, and easy-to-cement glass/zirconia/glass functionally graded material for less invasive all-ceramic posterior crowns and bridges, foreshadowing possibilities for orthopedic and other engineering applications. The main focus is on clinical application of glass/zirconia/glass graded structures.